Kalmakanda Upazila
| Kalmakanda কলমাকান্দা | |
|---|---|
| Upazila | |
  Kalmakanda Location in Bangladesh | |
| Coordinates: 25°5′N 90°53.5′E / 25.083°N 90.8917°ECoordinates: 25°5′N 90°53.5′E / 25.083°N 90.8917°E | |
| Country |
 Bangladesh |
| Division | Dhaka Division |
| District | Netrokona District |
| Area | |
| • Total | 377.41 km2 (145.72 sq mi) |
| Population (1991) | |
| • Total | 209,360 |
| • Density | 555/km2 (1,440/sq mi) |
| Time zone | BST (UTC+6) |
| 2400 | 2400 |
| Website | Official Map of Kalmakanda |
Kalmakanda (Bengali: কলমাকান্দা), originally Karamakhanda, is an Upazila of Netrokona District in the Division of Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Geography
Kalmakanda is located at 25°05′00″N 90°53′30″E / 25.0833°N 90.8917°E . It has 39275 households in total area 377.41 km².
Demographics
As of the 1991 Bangladesh census, Kalmakanda has a population of 209,360. Males make up 50.99% of the population, and females 49.01%. The over 18 population of Upazila numbers 103,227. Kalmakanda has an average literacy rate of 21.4% (7+ years); the national average is 32.4%.[1]
Administrative
Kalmakanda has 8 Unions/Wards, 179 Mauzas/Mahallas, and 343 villages. Banks al Kalmakanda: 1. BRAC Bank Limited 2. Sonali Bank limited. 3. Bangladesh Krishi Bank
MD. Ershadur Rahman Mintu member of Bangladesh awami jubo legue central committee.
National Public Figures
Mustaque Ahmed Ruhi, Member of Parliament Government republic of Bangladesh (2nd time)2008
Golam Robbani,Member of Parliament Government republic of Bangladesh (1st time)
Renown Magician & T.V, Artist- Magician A K SHAH, (Shah Alamgir Kabir)Village - Bhadur kanda. www.magicianakshah.com
See also
- Upazilas of Bangladesh
- Districts of Bangladesh
- Divisions of Bangladesh
- Peoples of Kalmakanda
References
- ↑ "Population Census Wing, BBS.". Archived from the original on 2005-03-27. Retrieved November 10, 2006.
